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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 654 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 654 and 408.96 is: 564.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 654 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/654 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 654 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 267,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,459.84/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.55

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